Below you can find DJI Matrice 100 accessories and parts. This drone is not being manufactured anymore. However, this quadcopter was the precursor to the latest DJI commercial drone such as the DJI Matrice 200, 300 and 600 series. The DJI Matrice 100 was a programmable drone with SDK and Guidance Visual Sensing System. DJI…
Today, we review the 12 best 4k drones on the market. We also take a quick look at 4k camera technology and the real benefits to filming with a 4k drone camera. Without doubt, the aerial footage from a 4k drone is without doubt just stunning. These 4k drones high lighted in this post are…
Drones with obstacle detection and collision avoidance sensors are becoming more prevalent in both the consumer and professional sectors. This year, we have quite a few drones with collision avoidance technology. This obstacle detection and avoidance technology started with sensors detecting objects in front of the drone. Now the latest drones from DJI, Walkera, Yuneec…
For a drone to fly perfectly, the IMU, gyro stabilization and flight controller technology is essential. Drones today use three and six axis gyro stabilization technology to provide navigational information to the flight controller, which make drones easier and safer to fly. Quick answer: A drone’s IMU (inertial measurement unit) combines a gyroscope, which measures…
The Phantom 4 Pro intelligent flight modes make flying and producing meaningful aerial imagery so much easier. Here, we review the Phantom 4 Pro including the new Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 intelligent flight modes, specifications and features. The Phantom 4 Pro autonomous flight modes, along with new stabilization system and professional 4k camera make this…
Understanding drone motor and propeller direction, along with design show us how a quadcopter works. Quick answer: On a standard quadcopter in X configuration, diagonally opposite motors spin the same way. Seen from above, the front-left and rear-right motors spin clockwise, while the front-right and rear-left motors spin counter-clockwise. With two motors turning each way…
When it comes to 3D photogrammetry software for drones, there is quite a choice. There are many 3D mapping software companies, which provide a free version or free evaluation period, allowing you to try the software first before any purchase. You can then compare the various photogrammetry software packages. Below, we review with videos, the…
These Mavic Air firmware update instructions will guide you to upgrading the quadcopter to the latest version. The firmware on the Mavic Air and remote controller can be upgraded using the DJI Assistant 2 app and also with the DJI Go 4 app. Here is the instructions to update the new Mavic Air 2 firmware,…
The DJI Assistant 2 software contains extra settings and utilities for all DJI equipment such as drones, gimbals and cameras. With the DJI Assistant 2 Mavic, you have options to upload flight data, black box information, calibrate your vision sensors and upgrade your firmware. There is also a DJI Assistant 2 Simulator for testing flight…
Calibrating the Mavic Mini compass, IMU and gimbal is an easy procedure to fix many issues such as flying erratically, disconnects, flyaways or gimbal camera problems. Below are the instructions and steps to calibrate the Mavic Mini along with a terrific video. After the calibration instructions, we have notes regarding the Mavic Mini compass calibration….
With drone aerial photography, it is important to use a top quality camera, so you get the best photos every time. You also need a drone camera which has plenty of settings. The better your understanding is of these camera settings, then your aerial photography and filming will come on in leaps and bounds. Understanding…
Updating the Mavic Mini every time a new firmware becomes available is important. The Mavic Mini update will contain fixes and add new features to your drone. Here we show you how to update the Mavic Mini firmware, which also includes the batteries and remote controller, using both DJI Fly app and DJI Assistant 2…
This DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom review looks at the outstanding features of these 2 new quadcopters. Both Mavic 2 drones are a tremendous feat of engineering, elegant design and new innovative technology from DJI. In our Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom review, we give you a nice overview of…
Calibrating the vision sensors on your Phantom 4 is important. If the vision sensors and system is not working correctly, then the Phantom 4 quadcopter can experience height loss and drop quickly. Also, the Phantom 4 will not recognize obstacles with a very real possibility of it crashing. So calibration of the Phantom 4 sensors is…
Terrific range of Walkera Scout X4 parts and accessories for your drone. The Walkera Scout X4 quadcopter was released in September 2014. The Scout X4 had many new features at that time. Features which weren’t on DJI models or other quadcopters in it’s price range. This quadcopter came to the market with new features, such…